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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.39, 1,950.67 and 910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.39, 1,950.67 and 910.32 is: 1,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.39 : 1,950.67 = 910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.39/1,950.67 = 910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.39x = 1,950.67 × 910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.39x = 1,775,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,733.91/1,414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.48

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